As mailboxes are starting to get filled with April 2012 issues of Juxtapoz, we think it may be time to make our announcement of the issue. In honor of his longtime friend, and legendary artist, we have a special piece on the legacy of Big Daddy Roth and his infamous Rat Fink character by Robert Williams. As we embark on our 18th year as a print publication, we wanted to give a historical perspective of one of our earliest inspirations. Full run-down after the jump . ..

From the vast amount of work Liqen generates it’s obvious this guy spends much of his time sketching on paper. We really love when artists share their ideas, drafts, sketches, blue prints, etc. Be on the lookout for something big in a future printed Juxtapoz magazine!

As mailboxes are starting to get filled with April 2012 issues of Juxtapoz, we think it may be time to make our announcement of the issue. In honor of his longtime friend, and legendary artist, we have a special piece on the legacy of Big Daddy Roth and his infamous Rat Fink character. As we embark on our 18th year as a print publication, we wanted to give a historical perspective of one of our earliest inspirations.

From the vast amount of work Liqen generates it’s obvious this guy spends much of his time sketching on paper. We really love when artists share their ideas, drafts, sketches, blue prints, etc. Be on the lookout for something big in a future printed Juxtapoz magazine!

We are huge admirers of Liqen; it’s obvious with the amount of posts we dedicate to his work. He executes smooth lines, unique imagery, and clever concepts. Not until a third viewing did we notice the face of the entire mural!

We are huge admirers of Liqen; it’s obvious with the amount of posts we dedicate to his work. He executes smooth lines, unique imagery, and clever concepts. Not until a third viewing did we notice the face of the entire mural!